A FOX that was found at the bottom of a drainage culvert in Deeside has been rescued by the RSPCA.

The vixen was found around six metres down an old concrete drainage culvert at Shotton Power Station at Deeside Industrial Estate.

Due to the depth of the culvert the RSPCA rope rescue team was needed to spring into action at around 1pm yesterday [19 March] and RSPCA inspector Mark Roberts abseiled down towards the fox, capturing her in a net. … Continue reading…

THE RSPCA has assisted in the rescue of two birds that became trapped in a Swansea chimney.

The two jackdaws became stuck in the chimney of a Swansea Road property in Pontlliw and were unable to escape.

Following a call to the RSPCA, animal welfare officer (AWO) Andrew Harris attended the home this morning [Tuesday] and called Mid and West Fire and Rescue Service who sent firefighters from Pontarddulais fire station to assist with the rescue.